Armed Forces Medical College is a premier medical institute of India acknowledged as a centre of excellence for education and research. The college provides training to under-graduate and post-graduate medical and nursing students with assured career prospects in the defence services.
The institute was set up on 01 May 1948 by the recommendations of the BC Roy Committee by the amalgamation of various defence medical organizations. The "Graduate Wing" of AFMC was established on 04 August 1962 to provide a sustainable and steady intake of medical officers for the Indian Armed Forces. The institute is presently affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and is recognized by the MCI for conducting undergraduate and various post graduate medical courses.
| Course | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Master in Hospital Administration [MHA] | 2 year(s) | 1,28,666 |
| Post Graduate Diploma | 2 year(s) | 1,28,800 |
| MBBS | 5 year(s) 6 month(s) | 2,66,000 |
| Doctorate of Medicine [MD] | 2 year(s) | 1,28,800 |
| Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] | 3 year(s) | 1,93,200 |
| Master of Science [M.Sc] | 2 year(s) | 1,28,800 |
| Master of Surgery [MS] | 2 year(s) | 1,28,800 |
| Exam Name | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NEET PG | Master in Hospital Administration [MHA] |
| Doctorate of Medicine [MD] | |
| Master of Science [M.Sc] | |
| Master of Surgery [MS] | |
| NEET | MBBS |
Armed Forces Medical College, Patna releases the official notification and prospectus for admission to various UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctoral courses on its official website. AFMC Pune offers admission to MBBS and PG courses on the basis of scores obtained by candidates in NEET UG, and NEET PG, respectively. Candidates thus need to appear for the exams first and then apply for the counseling process.
Given below are important dates for AFMC Pune Admission 2024:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2024 Application Process | March 2024 – April 2024 |
| NEET UG 2024 Exam Date | May 5, 2024 |
| NEET UG 2024 Result | June 2024 |
| Release of AFMC Pune MBBS 2024 Prospectus | July 2024 |
| Release of AFMC Pune MBBS 2024 Screening List | July 2024 |
| Display of AFMC MBBS Merit List 2024 | August 2024 |
AFMC Pune offers a full-time MBBS program for a duration of 5.5 Years including compulsory rotating internship training of one year. The candidates admitted to the AFMC MBBS course will undergo internship training in selected service hospitals recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The selection of the candidates for admission to MBBS at AFMC Pune is based on NEET scores followed by a brief selection process including an Interview and Medical Examination at the college.
Here are the complete details about AFMC Pune MBBS Admission 2024:
| AFMC Pune MBBS Admission 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5.5 Years |
| Course Type | Full-Time |
| Seat Intake | 145 (115 Boys & 30 Girls) |
| Course Fee | INR 90,710 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Passed 10+2 with at least 60% Marks in Aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with English as a Compulsory Subject. |
| Candidates must be unmarried and should be medically fit as per prescribed standards by the Government of India, Ministry of Defence. | |
| Candidates should have attained the age of 17 years on December 31, 2024, but must not have attained the age of 24 years on the same date. | |
| Selection Criteria | Score in Neet UG + NEET Counselling + ToELR + PAT + Interview + Medical Examination. |
The internship is at any command hospital and the cadets have various allowances during the course too. Army/Navy/Airforce is the option available unless you are choosing to pay out. Average salary depends upon the pay scale of Lieutenant rank(in Army..) and subsequently increases with the promotion. The alumni network is the BEST because you are somehow connected even to those who had passed out 20-25 years ago through your batch and AFG Number.
There are 2 hostels: (i) Boys' hostel complex (ii) Girls' hostel There's no fee for the hostel. It's a 100% residential college, so there's no point of PG. Food is of high standards and costs around Rs1500 per month The classrooms and overall infrastructure of this college is one of the best in this country
AFMC Pune offers 4 degree courses in different specializations at the postgraduate level. The college offers full-time three-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) courses at the PG level. AFMC Pune also offers a two-year full-time M.Sc and Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) degree at the postgraduate level. Admission to PG Courses at AFMC Pune is based on NEET PG followed by the Screening Process.
Here are the details about AFMC Pune PG Admission 2024:
| Course | Course Details | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 3.86 Lakhs Seat Intake: 114 |
MBBS Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India along with 1-year Internship. | Score/Merit in NEET PG + AFMC Screening |
| MS | Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 3.86 Lakhs Seat Intake: 53 |
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| M.Sc. | Duration: 2 Years | Completed B.Sc. Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized institute/university. | |
| MHA | Duration: 2 Years Course Fees: INR 1.29 Lakhs |
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/ Science/ Commerce/ Engineering/ Technology/ Medical/ Dental/ Pharmacy/ Agriculture or any other professional course from a recognized institute/university. |
Given below is the specialization-wise seat matrix for different PG courses offered at AFMC Pune:
| Course | Specialization | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| MD | Anaesthesiology | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy | 4 | |
| General Medicine | 22 | |
| Hospital Administration | 8 | |
| Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion | 2 | |
| Microbiology | 9 | |
| Paediatrics | 8 | |
| Pathology | 10 | |
| Physiology | 4 | |
| Psychiatry | 5 | |
| Radio Diagnosis/Radiology | 7 | |
| Sports Medicine | 2 | |
| Social & Preventive Medicine/Community Medicine | 12 | |
| MS | General Surgery | 21 |
| ENT | 6 | |
| Orthopaedics | 3 | |
| Ophthalmology | 8 | |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 8 | M.Sc. | Anatomy | 10 |
Armed Forces Medical College also offers two Super Speciality courses and one Ph.D. course in the field of medicine and surgery. The college offers M.Ch. under four different specializations while D.M and Ph.D. are offered in one specialization only. The duration of the Super Speciality and Ph.D. courses at AFMC Pune is three years. Admission to DM and MCh courses will be based on the scores obtained by the candidates in NEET SS.
Here are the complete details of AFMC Pune Super Speciality & Ph.D. Admission 2024:
| Course | Course Details | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.M | Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 3 Lakhs Seat Intake: 1 Specializations: Cardiology |
MD/MS Degree in Medicine from any recognized University + Must be Serving Officer of the AFMS/ Ex-SSC AFMS Officers/ Civilian Doctors/ Medical Officers sponsored by Para Military Forces/ Govt. of India Organizations | Score in NEET-SS. |
| M.Ch | Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 3 Lakhs Seat Intake: 9 Specializations: Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery |
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| Ph.D. |
Duration: 3 Years Specialization: Pathology |
MD/MS Degree in Medicine from any recognized University. | Score in the AFMC Entrance Exam |
Here are the specialization-wise seats for AFMC Pune Super Speciality Admission 2024:
| Course | Specialization | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| D.M | Cardiology | 1 |
| M.Ch | Cardio-Thoracic Surgery | 3 |
| Neuro Surgery | 3 | |
| Paediatric Surgery | - | |
| Plastic Surgery | 3 |